Abdulrahman A. Alrashed
Partner
Abdulrahman Alrashed, Partner, is an accomplished lawyer with advanced expertise in corporate, finance, sports, and commercial law. He is recognized as one of the leading sports law practitioners in Saudi Arabia, having served as lead legal counsel for the Kingdom’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. He has led numerous high-profile sports matters in coordination with various government entities and successfully managed cases requiring the highest levels of governance and compliance. In addition, he has solid experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, and restructuring, along with expertise in real estate and regulatory matters. He has also advised a wide range of clients on litigation, commercial, and regulatory issues, cementing his reputation as a prominent legal and sports practitioner both locally and internationally. thereby establishing his reputation as a distinguished figure in the legal and sports landscape both locally and internationally.
Practice Areas
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate & Finance
Representative Experience
1. Led the legal work for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 as Lead Legal Counsel, coordinating with the Ministry of Sports and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation.
2. Supported the establishment of the Supreme Authority for hosting the 2034 World Cup by drafting proposed regulatory frameworks, governance mechanisms, and internal delegation of authorities.
3. Advised on legal studies and international obligations related to bid requirements, including engagement with international regulatory bodies.
4. Provided legal counsel on restructuring the ownership of major sports entities and addressing both domestic and international compliance requirements as part of a broad sports transformation initiative.
5. Advised on the first and second waves of privatization within the sports sector and supported initiatives aimed at developing the sports industry at the national and international levels.
6. Assisted in establishing a specialized sports investment company by providing legal support for related transactions and strategic initiatives.
7. Supported major urban redevelopment projects across regulatory, corporate, and real estate workstreams, contributing to the transformation of key city districts.
8. Provided legal advisory on multiple acquisition transactions across sectors such as real estate, consumer products, and healthcare, in addition to supporting organizational and financial restructuring efforts.
Education
- LLB – James Cook University.
Licenses & Memberships
- Licensed Saudi Lawyer
- Member, Saudi Bar Association